The effect of a local authority reorganisation order on a charity
Matthew Mills has recently published an article in Private Client Business on the effect of a local authority reorganisation order on a charity. Approximately 10% of all local authorities act as a trustee of at least one charity. Every year, many such local authorities are created, merged, expanded, or abolished. In this article, Matthew explains […]
Rachel Lane (Pupil)
She has been supervised by Martin Ouwehand and Josh Lewison. Her current supervisor is Dawn McCambley. Prior to starting pupillage at Radcliffe Chambers, Rachel worked as the sole fee earner in the Private Client department of a regional law firm. She specialised in wills, estates and inheritance tax matters. Rachel studied Law at the University […]
Zara Yusuf (Pupil)
Zara has been supervised by Wendy Mathers, Chloe Shuffrey and Catherine Doran. Her current supervisor is Oliver Hilton. Before starting pupillage, Zara worked as a Private Client Tax Adviser at Ernst & Young (International Tax) and Blick Rothenberg. Her work covered all areas of the UK taxation of individuals, often with a cross-border aspect. Zara […]
Samuel Lane (Pupil)
He has been supervised by Joshua Winfield and Zachary Kell, and his current supervisor is Kate Rogers. Prior to coming to the Bar, Sam studied and taught History at the University of Oxford. He received a first-class undergraduate degree; a master’s degree with Distinction, gaining the top mark in his year; and a doctorate, specialising […]
Jaffer v Jaffer [2024] EWHC 135 (Ch)
Robert Pearce KC and Matthew Mills, instructed by Alistair Robertson and Darryn Hale of DAC Beachcroft LLP, have successfully defended substantial charity proceedings in Jaffer v Jaffer [2024] EWHC 135 (Ch). The Claimant had alleged that the 2020 election for President of the World Federation of the Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities was invalid, and […]
Zedra Fiduciary Services (UK) Ltd v Attorney General [2023] EWCA Civ 1332
The Court of Appeal has now conclusively determined that the National Fund (a charitable fund of approximately £550m) should be applied in reduction of the National Debt, confirming the judgment given by Mr Justice Zacaroli in [2022] EWHC 102 (Ch). The Trustee’s appeal, which was brought with the authority of the Court, raised significant questions […]
What is needed in the court room? hosted by Thomas Dumont KC and Eleanor Stenson of IDR Law – webinar and podcast
In this webinar Thomas Dumont KC and Eleanor Stenson of IDR Law present on ‘What is needed in the court room?’. Please find the presentation slides here. The recording of this webinar is available on the Radcliffe Chambers YouTube Channel and Podcast below, Please subscribe to be notified of new releases. If you did not receive […]
How to prepare for court? hosted by Kate Selway KC and Carla Hough of IDR Law – webinar and podcast
In this webinar Kate Selway KC and Carla Hough of IDR Law present on ‘What is needed in the court room?’. The presentation slides are available to download, here. The recording of this webinar is available on the Radcliffe Chambers YouTube Channel and Podcast below, Please subscribe to be notified of new releases. If you […]
Radcliffe Chambers ranked as a leading set in Chambers UK Bar 2024
We are delighted to be recognised as a leading set by Chambers UK Bar 2024, achieving 72 individual barrister rankings, which includes 2 star individuals, 21 new and improved, and 1 up and coming. Radcliffe Chambers has been recognised for its expertise in 14 practice areas (listed below), which includes a tier 1 ranking for […]
Olivia Wilson
Olivia regularly appears as sole counsel in the County Courts and High Courts and is building a broad chancery and commercial practice. During pupillage, Olivia was involved in cases across the range of traditional and commercial chancery work, including, insolvency, contract disputes, trusts, probate, pensions, landlord and tenant and charities. Olivia was supervised by Andrew […]
